Nikki Chapple Speaking Engagements 2023

27-30 November 2023: ESPC23 | In-person: Amsterdam, Netherlands

Unlock the Power of Microsoft Viva: Demystifying Security and Privacy Risks


21 October 2023: CollabDays Belgium 2023 | In person: Brussels, Belgium

Preparing for Microsoft 365 Copilot – Best Practices for Governance and Data Security

Discover why governance and data security are key factors for Microsoft 365 Copilot readiness and how they can improve your Copilot experience. Assess your current governance, risk and compliance maturity level using the Microsoft 365 maturity model and find out what you need to do to close the gaps for Copilot readiness. Follow the best practices for improving your Microsoft 365 data quality and data security to ensure that Copilot can deliver more accurate, relevant recommendations and safeguard your sensitive data.

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27 September 2023: CollabDays Bletchley Park 2023 | Collabdays | In-person: Bletchley: United Kingdom

Cracking the Code: Expert Tips for Mastering Governance, Risk, and Compliance in Microsoft 365 with Simon Hudson

Adopting successful Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) can be challenging and risky, especially with data risks, regulatory exposure, and managing sensitive information. But with the right tools and implementation programmes, you can crack the code of GRC. In this session, our experts will provide insider tips and quick wins, as well as useful resources, for building an effective GRC posture using the tools across the Microsoft cloud, including Microsoft Purview and other Microsoft 365 tools and services. We’ll share real-world experiences on implementing effective GRC strategies and provide practical guidance on how to overcome key challenges organizations face with GRC. You’ll leave the session with 3 key takeaways: how to get started, where to find quick wins, and how to build GRC momentum and demonstrate improvements in your organization’s GRC posture. You’ll gain valuable insights and best practices for decoding the complexities of GRC in Microsoft 365.

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Microsoft Viva Security and Privacy: How to safeguard Your Employee Experience

Microsoft Viva is a platform that empowers employees to thrive in the digital workplace. It integrates tools for engagement, well-being, learning, knowledge, and analytics within Microsoft Teams. But how secure and private is Microsoft Viva? How does Microsoft protect your data and comply with regulations? In this session, you will learn the answers to these questions and more. You will discover how Microsoft Viva safeguards your data and respects your privacy and how you can leverage its features with confidence.

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18-20 September 2023: Experts Live Europe 2023 | In-person: Prague, Czech Republic

Don’t let Microsoft 365 Governance and Compliance be a roll of the dice

No matter the size of your business, data protection and compliance is critical.

1. Data is exploding
2. Data regulations are increasing around the world
3. Everyone is at risk of a data breach

Yet data security and compliance can feel overwhelming.

Let me show you how the Microsoft 365 Governance, Risk, and Compliance maturity model can help you reduce risk and improve compliance effectiveness by building a strategy for protecting and managing sensitive and business-critical data.

Unlock the Power of Microsoft Viva: Demystifying Security and Privacy Risks

Are you concerned about the security and privacy risks associated with Microsoft Viva? Don’t let your worries stop you from utilizing this game-changing digital workplace solution.
Join me, as I demystify security and privacy concerns related to Microsoft Viva.

Together, we’ll explore how to mitigate potential risks and ensure a secure and compliant Viva experience that your employees will love. During this informative session, we’ll cover topics such as Viva’s security features, regulatory compliance, identifying and mitigating potential data security risks, and best practices for accountabilities and responsibilities.

By the end of this session, you’ll have a clear understanding of how to maximize the benefits of Microsoft Viva while ensuring your organization’s security and privacy are protected. Whether you’re new to Viva or looking to optimize your existing deployment, this concise and informative session is a must-attend for anyone seeking to take their remote work experience to the next level.

Microsoft 365 Copilot | Ask The Experts

Got questions about Microsoft 365 Copilot? Come join us at Ask The Experts booth in the Expo Hall where you meet with subject matter experts to get your questions answered.


21-22 June 2023: Commsverse | In-person: Mercedes-Benz World, UK

Demystifying security & compliance in Microsoft Viva

Microsoft Viva is an employee experience platform that combines tools to support employee engagement and well-being, learning and knowledge management, and experience analytics, all delivered through Microsoft Teams.
Some organizations are reluctant to deploy Microsoft Viva due to data privacy, compliance, and security concerns.
This session demystifies Microsoft Viva to help you understand:

  • How Microsoft ensures security and compliance across the different Microsoft Viva modules 
  • What roles are needed to manage the Viva modules
  • What end user and IT controls are available
  • Why communication is key

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Best practices for governing externally shared Teams


22-24 May 2023: European Collaboration Summit | In-person: Dusseldorf, Germany

Real World Governance, Risk and Compliance – adopting Microsoft Purview and beyond with Simon Hudson

Governance, Risk and Compliance; it’s not an IT task, it’s a business programme. While every organisation needs to ‘do’ GRC, not everyone has the expertise, has defined a strategy or has developed the tools and processes. Microsoft Purview has breadth and depth, but even it is just one of the tools your organisation needs and needs to be extended with people, processes and other technologies. This session will provide: – An overview of GRC obligations and approaches – An overview of what’s in Purview and what’s not – A pragmatic approach to elevating your Compliance Score – Wider technical and business thinking for derisking your operations and organisation – A perspective from a Senior Information Risk Officer in a regulated company – Thoughts on using the Maturity Model for Microsoft 365 GRC Competency to monitor your programme of work.

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Demystifying security and compliance in Viva

Microsoft Viva is an employee experience platform that combines tools to support employee engagement and well-being, learning and knowledge management, and experience analytics, all delivered through Microsoft Teams. Some organizations are reluctant to deploy Microsoft Viva as they are concerned about data privacy, compliance. This session demystifies security & compliance in Microsoft Viva to help you understand the following:

  • What are the Viva modules
  • How Microsoft ensures security and compliance in Microsoft Viva,
  • Why governance and employee adoption are critical

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27 March 2023: Modern Workplace Conference Paris 2023 | In-person: Paris, France

Don’t let Microsoft 365 Governance and Compliance be a roll of the dice.

No matter the size of your business, data protection and compliance is critical.

1. Data is exploding
2. Data regulations are increasing around the world
3. Everyone is at risk of a data breach

Yet data security and compliance can feel overwhelming.

Let me show you how the Microsoft 365 Governance, Risk, and Compliance maturity model can help you reduce risk and improve compliance effectiveness by building a strategy for protecting and managing sensitive and business-critical data.

View my slides